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COLIN PASKELL
Colin Paskell, who recently retired as Chief Executive of Druids Sheffield Friendly Society, died after a short illness on 31 March 2010 aged 67. He was Chief Executive for 20 years and was the only person to serve as president of the Association of Friendly Societies (AFS) twice. He was instrumental in ensuring the trade body’s survival a few years ago. Martin Shaw, formerly secretary of the AFS said from a personal perspective that Colin had taken him under his wing when he joined AFS and always gave his time generously to support the trade body and campaign for the value of mutuality.
Colin was also totally dedicated to Rotary, and was serving as president for the 3rd time. He was given a Paul Harris fellowship award, which is the greatest award that can be given to a Rotarian. This was particularly for his help abroad by obtaining matching grants for impoverished areas.
A devoted family man, Colin leaves his wife Gwen, four children, six grand children and seven great grandchildren.
On the 12 April 2010 a family funeral was held at the United Reform Church West Melton and the Barnsley Crematorium. Following this a service of thanksgiving for Colin’s life was held at Brampton Parish Church where approximately 250 people attended.
THE ISA PLAN HAS REOPENED
The Committee of Management has agreed to reopen the ISA to new investors. If you want to apply please complete the form which is available in the ‘Downloads’ section of the website or contact Head Office and we will send you a brochure. Please note that the interest rate has been set at 5% net of charges this year. A limit for new business has been set, so don’t delay if you want to invest.
NEW CHIEF EXECUTIVE
Druids Sheffield Friendly Society has a new Chief Executive. Mark Sedgley joined in April and has over 20 years experience in the Friendly Society movement. His work has included life underwriting, product development and launch including ISA and Child Trust Fund, group training and marketing presentations, unit pricing and fund valuations, and managing Customer Service and Contact Centre teams.
On joining the Society, Mark said ‘I have spent the last couple of years working in large proprietary financial services firms and am delighted to be back in the mutual friendly society sector where our value for money products and first class customer care can make a real difference to people’s savings and protection planning and provide support when they need it.’
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